The Problem Method of Teaching Research Methods

I describe the application of the problem method, sometimes known as the case study method, to the teaching of undergraduate research methods. Problems are assigned in advance, students use course material to solve the problem, and the solutions are discussed in class. This method is particularly ap...

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Published inTeaching of psychology Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 36 - 38
Main Author McBurney, Donald H.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.02.1995
Subjects
Case Studies
Classroom Techniques
Cognitive Processes
Course Content
Critical Thinking
Developmental Psychology
Higher Education
Learning Strategies
Problem Solving
Psychology
Research Design
Research Methodology
Social Sciences
Student Attitudes
Teaching Methods
Thinking Skills
University of Pittsburgh PA
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Summary:I describe the application of the problem method, sometimes known as the case study method, to the teaching of undergraduate research methods. Problems are assigned in advance, students use course material to solve the problem, and the solutions are discussed in class. This method is particularly applicable to courses in research methods because research design is a classic ill-defined task, and it serves as a vehicle for teaching critical thinking. Students find the method challenging and reasonably interesting.
ISSN:0098-6283
1532-8023
DOI:10.1207/s15328023top2201_11